Number of Seats/Users: SecurlyMDM offers discounts based on the number of users or seats. A higher volume typically leads to a better discount structure, especially for enterprise-level usage.

Commitment to a Long-Term Contract: Discounts are often provided to companies that commit to using the service for a longer period (e.g., 1-year or 3-year contracts). A longer commitment shows SecurlyMDM that the company is serious and willing to invest in the platform long-term.

No Active Discounts: Companies that are not already receiving other active discounts may have a better chance of qualifying for additional discounts from SecurlyMDM. SecurlyMDM reserves discounts for new customers or those not currently under promotional pricing.

Volume or Usage Commitment: SecurlyMDM offers discounts if you agree to a minimum amount of usage or transaction volume. This could be based on data storage, transactions, or other metrics tied to how much you will use the platform.

Enterprise-Level Negotiation: Companies that qualify as “enterprise” due to their size or complexity (e.g., having large teams, multiple departments, or geographical presence) may be eligible for additional discounts from SecurlyMDM. Such companies are often in a position to negotiate for better pricing.

Early Renewal or Prepayment: SecurlyMDM often offers discounts if you renew early or prepay for the entire contract period. This is a common approach to securing a lower price.

Here at Spendbase our internal data shows that SecurlyMDM is a strong fit for schools that value simple classroom controls, but there are some reliability and workflow concerns to keep in mind before scaling licenses.

From what Spendbase clients tell us, the main positives are:

• Clean, easy-to-read interface that staff pick up quickly
• Tight alignment with school environments (Google Classroom, SIS, Apple devices)
• Classroom management features that teachers actually use day to day, especially:
• Locking student screens to a single site
• Visibility into what students are doing in real time
• High satisfaction in middle and elementary schools once the tool is properly rolled out and explained

At the same time, our data highlights a few recurring friction points:

• Reliability and visibility
• Only a portion of student devices consistently show as online (often 1/3–1/2)
• Devices show offline or do not load, reducing trust in the tool

• Sync issues with Google Classroom or SIS can break classroom rosters and monitoring

• Operational overhead

• Teachers sometimes need to manually deselect absent students before locking screens
• High schools struggle more when training and deployment planning are limited

From a Spendbase discount and optimization angle, this usually leads to:

• Underused seats in schools where reliability issues are unresolved
• Higher adoption (and much better ROI) in buildings that invest a bit more in:
• Initial admin setup and testing
• Teacher training, especially around class lists and screen-lock workflows

Our internal benchmarks suggest SecurlyMDM works best when schools:

• Pilot in a few classrooms first to validate device visibility
• Involve IT and instructional staff together in setup
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms that reflect:
• The need for solid support during the first year
• The gap between purchased seats and realistically active users

If you’re considering or renewing SecurlyMDM, we typically recommend tying discounts or contract flexibility to clear adoption and reliability milestones, so you only pay full price once the tool is consistently usable in everyday teaching.